India is a land rich in culture and colourful variety. An Indian wedding is no less. Filled with colours, traditions, rites and rituals, Indian weddings are often very large, lavish affairs, with guests ranging from 300 to 1500 and ceremonies taking place often over the course of a whole week.

With the ever growing popularity of Bollywood and all things Indian; Yoga, Ayurveda, Bhangra, Khatak; the colours and themes of Indian or South Asian Weddings are transcending heritage and culture and seeping into many wedding reception themes…see Russel & Katy’s Indian Wedding. Similarly, typically western traditions are melding with a westernised South Asian youth, pervading many Asian wedding reception themes.

Traditionally, Asian Weddings are long, drawn out affairs, starting with the engagement of the couple or the Sagai. This is where the families of the bride and groom share their desire to merge as one family with the community and friends. This ceremony can occur anywhere between a few weeks and a few years before the actual marriage ceremony or Shaadi and is usually followed by a reception.